Questions

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

P: The depletion of organic nutrients in the soil has reached alarming proportions, thanks to indiscriminate use of chemical fertiliser in Green Revolution areas.
Q: As against an acceptable level of ‘soil organic carbon’ of well over 5 percent, soils in Punjab are said to have levels far below 1 percent.
R: Besides, 5.3 billion tonnes of soil is eroded annually, at a rate of 16.4 tonnes/hectare.
S: The nutrient imbalance has been skewed by the overuse of urea (N) vis-a-vis phosphatic (P in chemical parlance) and potassic (K) fertiliser.

Who is number 1 in the Forbes 2016 ranking of World's billionaires?

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The teacher said to me, "Stand here next to the podium."

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Choose a soft option

Which of the following statements is wrong with regard to strong acids?

Which of the following will cause an increase in demand for a good?

On 19 September 2017, Law Ministry approved Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2017. It will empower government to _______ property of economic offenders and defaulters who flee from India.

Which of the following Prime Ministers was awarded Bharat Ratna?